What is DEC that has been “haunting” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and why it terrifies him about Microsoft’s future

Satya Nadella is drawing lessons from the downfall of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) to guide Microsoft through the AI era. He cautioned employees about complacency and the need to adapt, referencing past missteps like missing the mobile revolution. Amidst layoffs and cultural concerns, Nadella stressed the importance of continuous innovation to maintain relevance and avoid a similar fate to DEC.

What is DEC that has been “haunting” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and why it terrifies him about Microsoft’s future
Satya Nadella is drawing lessons from the downfall of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) to guide Microsoft through the AI era. He cautioned employees about complacency and the need to adapt, referencing past missteps like missing the mobile revolution. Amidst layoffs and cultural concerns, Nadella stressed the importance of continuous innovation to maintain relevance and avoid a similar fate to DEC.